Della L. Stanford 1942-2020

Mrs. Stanford, lovingly known as “Nick,” was born Aug. 11, 1942, in Windsor, N.C., a daughter of Clinton and Louise Bond Stewart. A devoted homemaker, Della worked for a short time at The Oven in Youngstown. She attended Nevels Temple C.O.G.I.C. and Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church. She was a former member of the Order of Easter Star and The Busy Bees, a private club of several women. She enjoyed cooking, interior decorating, shopping and being with family and friends; in other words, Della was a “social butterfly.”

She leaves to remember her life and legacy six children, Carolyn (Morris) Taylor, Porter Stanford Jr., Demetrius, Mark and Gary Stanford, all of Youngstown, and Belinda (William) Johnson of Virginia Beach, Va.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Irene Barlow; and two brothers, James (Brenda) Stewart and Milton (Renee) Stewart, all of Youngstown.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Porter Sr., whom she married in 1959 and who passed away Aug. 6, 2000; two sisters, Mattie Smith and Mae L. Grandy; and a brother, Charlie Stewart.

Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at Nevels Temple Church of God In Christ. Private services will follow for the family.

Due to the pandemic, guests are asked to please wear masks and observe social distancing. Arrangements entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

(special notice)